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Thursday 2 May 2013
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Hard Rock Cafe - Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands FINAL!
This was and still is the biggest gig that Purge have ever
played to date, They had already won their heat to be entered into the final of
the competition with one of the judges saying that, “Purge were tighter than a
dolphin’s arsehole”. The night was full of anticipation I personally couldn’t
wait, the full Purge fan base must have turned out for this gig as when the
band were performing I could not move.
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| Up on the stage Picture by Helen Gradwell |
The band was up against two other bands, A Joker’s Rage and
Boomin and they drew the end slot, they had to close the show, instead of this
they opened a show of their own, for me Purge was the show. This was
truly one of the best gigs of my life topped off with a full on mosh pit and a
cracking performance from the mighty Purge.
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| What a great shot. Picture by Helen Gradwell |
All tricks and trades were pulled out by the band Haiden
played out of his skin, the band was so tight it was almost like a pre recorded
gig and it was all mimed on the stage, the sound wasn’t the best although from
the way Purge played you wouldn’t have been able to tell. And throughout the
full gig I don’t think I seen one single member of the band or the fan base
without a smile on their face.
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| Purge's crowd |
Unfortunately the band were runners up in the competition
although they did gain a lot of notoriety through it, meaning they have secured
a gig at Mockfest hosted by Real XS radio station, one of Manchesters biggest
festivals this year. CRACKING NIGHT
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| Haiden the beast |
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| Andrew Blair a huge Purge fan showing his support on the night |
Penwortham Arts Centre Preston
This gig was a couple of days after the Ruby Lounge gig and
it was exactly what the band needed, for one it was a youth gig meaning there
was no alcohol available, well there was in the pub down the road which me and
Andrew Blair (another avid gig goer) spent some time in. And two the sound in
this amateur venue put Ruby Lounge’s to shame. The stage wasn’t bad either, a really professional set up
which we were all impressed with.
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| A great venue, the youth of Preston is so lucky |
The band headlined the night and the relaxed atmosphere of
the crowd meant that they smashed it, there was a sense the young people in the
audience were really looking up to the band members. It was a really chilled
out and enjoyable gig, who needs beer eh.... well me.
Ruby Lounge Manchester
Saying this though the boys do what they do best in these
situations, they had a shit load of fun up on the stage. They were feeding back
off the audience dancing around on the stage and at one point even throwing CD’s
into the audience, they didn’t give a shit. This was a very drunken night for
everyone and it was great.
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| Josh doesn't give a shit |
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| Bob doesn't give a shit |
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| Haiden doesn't give a shit |
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| And this is a mint picture of Danny... Still doesn't give a shit though |
Factory 251
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| BOBBY! |
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| JOSHY! |
The gig it’s self was delayed as all bands were running late
but when Purge came on I can honestly say that I was ripe with anticipation,
and yet again the band delivered. For me this gig Haiden Mchale excelled
himself he was so tight on this night it was unbelievable, I do have to say
though that since the band had a kick up their arse from Wendy Smith (band manager)
the guy have been getting tighter every gig.
All in all though a brilliant gig.
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| DANNY! |
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| HAIDEN...Y, tight as fook on the night, left hand is a blur |
Bamfest 2013
This gig was one of the lower profile gigs at the time for
Purge it was between playing two of the biggest gigs they would have (academy
and one gig I’ve yet to talk about) never the less the band but on a great
performance. The crowd mainly consisted of quite young people not the usual age
of the audience for Purge gigs. I know I felt very uncomfortable although I do
have to say this gave the boys a very relaxed feeling during their set. It
almost felt as though they weren’t trying to impress anyone.
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| Left to right Joshy Laa, Bob, and Mr Haiden Mchale Moody lot :) |
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| Danny boy for once not smiling |
This gig they had a proper rock star attitude about them,
almost moody and it worked the Purge regulars were treated to their usual
enjoyable set. Whereas everyone else was left asking more about this moody,
mysterious band. No mosh pit in this with the kiddies about although was still
a very enjoyable gig.
Manchester Club Academy
This unfortunately is another one of the gigs my memory fails me on a little, yes I was plastered. From what I do remember of the gig though is the best sound I’ve heard this band play, the sound engineers really knew what they were doing. This again is one of the best gigs that band had played so far, yet again the crowd turned out for this one with over sixty of Purge’s own fans turning up on top of the other bands fans in the room.
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| Bob just doing what he does |
This is the first gig that Purge fans also experienced a proper
mosh pit, the last song in their set list which is always Machette is the
perfect tempo to throw yourself into each other. I was right in the middle and
enjoyed every second of it. A couple of thick lips later and the gig was over
everyone was raving about it. And by the way the person who started the mosh
pit ...... the guitarist from another band, he was loving it.
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| Joshuaaaaa, Danny in the background |
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| Haiden looking very happy |
Below is Purge performing Tattoo at the gig, can't help but love Bob's stage presence.
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